Landscape Plant Material Buyer

Mariani Enterprises, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA/HSA

PerkSpot

Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Pay Transparency

Job summary

Mariani Landscape is hiring a Landscape Plant Material Buyer to coordinate purchasing for the entire company. You will work with design, greenhouse, construction, and maintenance teams and participate in vendor and tagging trips to locate needed plant material.

The role requires 2+ years of plant-buying experience, strong landscape knowledge, and the ability to negotiate with vendors. A team-oriented, detail-focused candidate will thrive in this environment.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years professional experience in a plant buyer or related role.
• Advanced knowledge of landscape terminology and plant materials.
• Ability to work in a team and accept feedback from teammates and vendors.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs and basic software used in procurement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate purchasing of high-quality plant material for the company.
• Negotiate pricing and terms with vendors and nurseries.
• Order and receive plant material to support construction and maintenance teams.
• Coordinate shipping, tagging trips, and inventory management.
• Approve invoices and create purchase orders in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with designers, grower, and project teams on material needs.

Skills

Plant material buyer experience

Landscape terminology knowledge

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Tools

Production software

Job description

Work With The Best

We are building the premier outdoor living company in the country by creating a "family of family companies" across the nation. Now you can build your landscaping career with the best, working in one of our many company locations nationwide. Learn from the top experts in the field and work on some of the country’s largest and most complex landscape projects. Take advantage of opportunities to share and exchange best practices across our network. The opportunities are endless.

POSITION SUMMARY

Mariani Landscape is hiring a Landscape Plant Material Buyer. The Landscape Plant Material Buyer will coordinate all the details with purchasing plant material for the entire company. This associate interacts with the design team, greenhouse staff, construction staff, maintenance staff, and administrative support on a regular basis and other departments throughout the company. This associate participates in vendor and tagging trips throughout the season.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Follow company policies, procedures, and work standards.
• Purchase highest quality plant material available, while negotiating the best price of plant material.
• Purchase containers, bulbs, and other plant-related materials as needed.
• Follow the purchasing process (i.e. using agreements, dissemination of information to departments and production, etc.).
• Order and receive plant material to meet the needs of the Construction and Maintenance Departments.
• Coordinate shipping and deliveries to meet the needs of the Construction and Maintenance Departments.
• Record and promote inventory of available returned material.
• Oversee and participate in loading and unloading of plant materials.
• Work closely with the Grower on internal plant material.
• Work with Project Directors, Design Directors, Designers, and Client Representatives to review and discuss inventory reports.
• Inform Project Directors, Design Directors, Designers, and Client Representatives of relevant issues regarding securing specific plant material.
• Participate in vendor, offsite, and out-of-state tagging trips to locate appropriate and needed plant material.
• Coordinate tagging of material in the yard for proper name and size.
• Recommend and advise Purchasing Manager of plant material inventory.
• Identify new vendors and nurseries for future purchases.
• Maintain a source file of plant availability.
• Approve plant material invoices in a timely manner.
• Create purchase orders and complete in-house change orders as needed.
• Communicate any status or internal issues and/or concerns to the Purchasing Manager in a timely manner.
• Work independently and within a team on special and nonrecurring, as well as ongoing projects.
• Consistently evaluate work and determine if further steps are needed to meet internal and external client expectations.
• Participate in weekly departmental and training meetings.
• Complete appropriate paperwork in a timely manner and ensure accuracy of all paperwork, including time-off requests and other necessary information.

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 2 years professional experience required, preferably in a plant buyer position.
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of landscape terminology and plant materials.
• Ability to work in a team environment, including taking direction and constructive feedback from team members, as well as providing feedback to other team members.
• Minimize non-productive time and fill slow periods with activities that will enable you to prepare to meet the future needs of internal and external clients.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with Mariani associates and vendors on a consistent basis.
• Ability to deliver quality results under tight deadlines.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of general computer functions and Microsoft Office programs.
• Demonstrate accountability for plants being delivered on schedule.
• Demonstrate flexibility to perform duties wherever volume deems it necessary.
• Ability to navigate and use, with success and accuracy, the company production software.

The Perks

• 401(k) plan with company match
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• FSA/HSA
• PerkSpot
• Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement (after one year of service)
• Pay Transparency

Mariani Enterprises LLC is committed to pay transparency and equity among all employees and provides employees with an environment where pay transparency and dialogue on compensation are allowed. Mariani Enterprises LLC complies with Equal Employment Opportunity laws as well as federal, state, and local laws on compensation, pay transparency, and pay equity.

Position Range: $60,000 - $77,000

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Mariani Enterprises, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by law.

Frank Mariani had a vision. As the leader of one of the nation’s largest and most respected landscaping companies, he had come across many like-minded businesses in his travels. These companies shared similar ambitions, values and challenges. He asked himself if it would be possible to create the ultimate industry peer group to help each of these companies become even better at servicing clients, creating opportunities for their associates and building a more secure future for all. Thus, the Mariani Premier Group was born.